Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

81°F

27°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	29.87 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	20 Aug 6:25 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Granite Quarry NC

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.